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Nottingham Forest Striker Taiwo Awoniyi in Induced Coma After Goalpost Collision

The Nigerian forward is recovering from emergency abdominal surgery as the club faces scrutiny over injury management and internal disputes.

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Sbatte contro il palo e si accascia: giocatore del Nottingham in coma farmacologico

Overview

  • Taiwo Awoniyi, 27, suffered a severe abdominal injury after colliding with the goalpost during Nottingham Forest’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Leicester City on Sunday, May 11.
  • The striker underwent successful emergency surgery on Monday, May 12, and was placed in a medically induced coma to aid his recovery.
  • Awoniyi remained on the pitch despite visible pain due to Nottingham Forest exhausting all substitution options, which has drawn criticism of the club's medical and managerial protocols.
  • A public confrontation occurred between club owner Evangelos Marinakis and coach Nuno Espirito Santo over the handling of Awoniyi’s injury, with Marinakis expressing frustration over the decision-making process.
  • Nottingham Forest, currently vying for European qualification for the first time since the 1990s, faces the challenge of competing without a key player during a critical phase of the season.